Security alarm system for personal baggage

A portable security alarm device for use with personal baggage wherein the personal baggage includes opening and closing means, the security alarm device comprising:

• detector means for determining when the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position;
• alarm means for emitting an audible alarm when the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position;
• operator input means operable for selectively activating at least a first state of operation wherein said detector means is activated for determining when the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position and a second state of operation wherein said detector means is deactivated, selective activation of said first and second states of operation being accomplished by inputting a security code via said operator input means, said operator input means being further operable to selectively activate a programming state of operation wherein a user can randomly change the security code for activating and deactivating said first and second states of operation;
• circuit means in electronic communication with said detector means, said alarm means and said operator input means;
• said circuit means being operable to activate said alarm means when said detector means determines that the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position and when said first state of operation has been selected via said operator input means;
• attachment means for removably operatively attaching said device to a personal baggage.

A portable security alarm device for use with personal baggage wherein the personal baggage includes opening and closing means, the security alarm device comprising:

• a trigger mechanism for determining when the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position;
• an alarm mechanism for sounding an audible alarm when activated;
• first operator input means operable for selectively activating a first state of operation wherein said trigger mechanism is activated for determining when the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position and a second state of operation wherein said trigger mechanism is deactivated, said first operator input means enabling selective activation of said first and second states of operation via entry of a security code, said first operator input means being further operable for selective activation of a programming state of operation wherein a user can randomly change the security code for selectively activating the first and second states of operation of said device;
• second operator input means operable for selectively activating said alarm mechanism when said device is in either its first or second states of operation;
• circuit means in electronic communication with said trigger mechanism, said alarm mechanism, and said first and second operation in put means;
• said circuit means being operable to activate said alarm mechanism when said trigger mechanism determines that the personal baggage is in at least a partially opened position and when said first state of operation has been selected;
• said circuit means being further operable to activate said alarm mechanism when said second operation input means has been selectively activated;
• attachment means for removably operatively attaching said device to a plurality of different personal baggage.